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Tuesday, September 21, 2010

I Met Tim Gunn!

Sorry, readers. Sew-Along posts will have to wait until tomorrow. Because I. Met. Tim. GUNN! Prepare yourselves for a post with an abundance of exclamation points.

Oh, where to begin? First, I must tell you that it was a work event. I so happen to be employed by the company that published Tim's latest (fabulous) book Gunn's Golden Rules. I about died when I found out we'd have an in-house book signing! It was limited attendance, so you know I was one of the first to get on line. (Work? What work? Tim Gunn is here!) I established myself as the dorkiest fan when I brought my Tim Gunn American Library Association poster for him to sign.

We were all waiting outside of the conference room where he was to be signing. And then down the hall comes Mr. Gunn himself! He was so charming, saying hello to everyone and thanking us for waiting. And, as you probably guessed, he was impeccably dressed. And his shoes were very shiny.

Now for the best part. When it was my turn to meet him, I introduced myself and then he complimented my dress! And actually asked "Who are you wearing?"(!!!) Well, readers, I about died of happiness and replied, "I made it!" Tim seemed quite impressed by that, requested that I spin for him, and then asked if I designed it myself (I had!). Readers, I couldn't believe what he said next: he declared that I was "very talented." He continued regarding my dress, with that fist-to-chin pose that he does so well, and then said, "Goodness! I'm examining you like you're some sort of object." I assured him that it was an honor to be objectified by him.

Then I unfurled my poster for him to sign, which seemed to amuse him, though he looks rather serious in the photo below.

We had our picture taken, and that was that! My brush with the great Mr. Gunn.

What a thrill to meet someone so widely beloved—and to discover that he's just as charming (perhaps more so) in person than on TV.

It makes you wonder how many people on PR really can sew and construct well. Drape, definitely. But really have drafting and technical skills? Not like our Gertie. No wonder he was gobsmacked. You go, girl.

Goosebumps! and a few more exclamation points!!! But, I have to ask--an American Library Association poster? Does this mean that by day you're a librarian and by night a obsessed seamstress? Hey-me too!

Whoot! That is so cool. I have to get his book. I know I am violating most of his rules right now. I do have an autographed Tim Gunn bobble head which sits on a shelf in my sewing room overlooking my sewing machine.

AAAAH!!! I am squealing for you, it is just so exciting! I kind of met him once, at a cast party/opening night party here in DC, and he was there but... not like you! I wasn't wearing anything I made either, and what fantastic compliments to get from him!

Isn't he just darling! I met him at a up close and personal setting "The Cochran College of Art" in DC. His talk was about his book. He answered everyone's questions, took pics, and signed anything that was asked of him. He was so gracious!

While very very awesome, it makes me wonder... Knowing you were going to see Tim Gunn today, how did you decide WHICH of your fabulous dresses to wear? But actually, I genuinely like the blue version he complimented you on better than its yellow cousin. The colour suits you.

Yay Yay Yay!!!!That's soooo awesome Gertie!!!I would have thought Tim was blind if he didn't compliment your dress...it's so lovely!I'm so excited for you, it must be heavenly to have your work recognized by such a great gent like Tim Gunn!

This is so cool! I smiled so big as I read the post! You are the luckiest girl in the whole wide world! And to have him comment on your fabulous dress....that's just pure genius. You totally deserve it! So happy for you!

So cool! What a compliment to receive!!! My sister met him once... Believe it or not, just walking down the street in NYC, and she said the same thing - that he was so friendly and charming. He even posed with her for a picture!!! Can you believe that?!?!?

This is just FANTASTIC!!! I am so envious you got the opportunity to meet him...I just <3 <3 <3 him and his "Make It Work" type quotes and constructive critiques he gives on PR. It is wonderful he admired your design as well. To have it all photographed so that you could share with all of us is GREATLY appreciated!!! Thanks Soooo Much!

Oh, you´ve been touched by The Divine!I do worship His Holiness, in fact I´m on a lifelong mission to find a real- life sized cardboard cut of The Holy with his hand on his chin. I intend to make this cutout stand in my sewing quarters as a constant reminder for me to " make it work ".And yes, that dress is very lovely and yes- you obivously are very talented.

This is such a fabulous entry. I'm so excited for you. "Who are you wearing?" Priceless! I agree w/ Emily, I'd love to see you on PR. Even more so, I want Tim Gunn to discover your fabulous blog. It's one thing to say, "Gertie got to meet Tim Gunn". I want to hear Tim Gunn say, "I got to meet Gertie!"

I'm French and I have no idea who Tim Gunn is (is it appropriate to add some more exclamation points here ? Yes I think it is !)!!But you sound really happy so I'm happy for you ! I had a question about the blue yellow dress though : did you use horsebraid hair on the hem ? I bought some, never used it, but if this is the effect achieved, I will wait no more ! Bye & thanks, from a fellow sewist and publisher (I wish I met stars at my job, but we publish economics books !!)